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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.23, 65.05 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.23, 65.05 and 45.23 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.23 : 65.05 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.23/65.05 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.23x = 65.05 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.23x = 2,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941.77/47.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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